New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- The Global Chess League is back for its much-anticipated third season, and Alpine SG Pipers are set to compete with a formidable lineup. This season, the team combination includes proven champions as well as exciting new talent.

Adding to the excitement, this season will mark the league's first-ever edition in India, a global hub for chess and home to a growing base of passionate fans, from December 13 to 24, as per a release from SG Pipers.

Leading the Pipers into the new season are R Praggnanandhaa, last season's Player of the Season, and Hou Yifan, the current World No. 1 women's player, both retained by the franchise following phenomenal performances last season. Their experience, consistency, and star power w...